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Divide 42/28 with 5/42

1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 5/42

42/28 ÷ 5/42 is 63/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/28 ÷ 5/42 = 42/28 × 42/5
  3. = 42 × 42/28 × 5 = 1764/140
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/5
  5. In mixed form: 123/5

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